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June 2004
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Self-servicing a Celica ZZT231R
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Sat, 26 June 2004 13:39
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Hi guys,
I bought one of these cars recently (1999 Celica current shape) and would like to learn how to service it myself. It is due for an 80,000 KM service soon and the Sydney City Toyota dealer quoted me $521 for this service.
This service would have included:
* Oil change
* Oil filter change
* Coolant flush and change
* Brake fluid change
* Air filter
* Fuel filter replacement (including in-tank fuel filter)
* Inspection of brakes, pads, handbrake, steering, etc...
Now, since I've never owned a car before I don't know whether $521 is reasonable or not but I would assume since its a dealer price it would be expensive/ripoff pricing.
I'm thinking either try to do some of it myself to save money and get someone else to do the rest, or take it to a place like UltraTune/Midas and get them to do it for less than Toyota would. Can anyone recommend a good mechanic or place to go as I have heard that even these franchises/chains have horror stories?
My specific questions about this car are:
* What sort of oil would currently be in the car if it has been serviced by Toyota up to now? What oil do Toyota use in other words. What should I switch to? Castrol GTX3 sounds good...is this OK for the VVTL-i engine?
* Oil filters cost about $7 or so but will I need a special type from Toyota or will Ryco have a filter for me that is just as good?
* Toyota Red Coolant. Do I need this buy from them or is there a decent alternative? If I have to mix it myself, where do I get distilled water from? I don't have a laboratory at home unfortunately. 
* Brake fluid - I assume any standard brand fluid will do (eg. Castrol) as long as its recommend for my car.
* Air filter - Not sure what type it needs or where to get these from.
* Fuel filter - This sounds a bit risky so I might leave it to a pro.
* Inspecting the car - Well I'm no expert so I might leave this to a pro as well.
If anyone here services this car themselves (oil, coolant, etc) I would like to hear from you regarding what parts you recommend.
Thanks all.
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Self-servicing a Celica ZZT231R
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Chazza | Sat, 26 June 2004 13:39 |
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Re: Self-servicing a Celica ZZT231R
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FWDCelica | Sun, 27 June 2004 01:31 |
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Re: Self-servicing a Celica ZZT231R
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Chazza | Sun, 27 June 2004 02:49 |
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ZZT231 | Mon, 28 June 2004 00:02 |
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Re: Self-servicing a Celica ZZT231R
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Chazza | Mon, 28 June 2004 12:38 |
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hemi twofifteen turbo | Mon, 28 June 2004 14:47 |
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Re: Self-servicing a Celica ZZT231R
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Chazza | Mon, 28 June 2004 21:59 |
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Re: Self-servicing a Celica ZZT231R
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ZZT231 | Tue, 29 June 2004 04:44 |
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Re: Self-servicing a Celica ZZT231R
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HighRolla | Tue, 29 June 2004 12:33 |
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Re: Self-servicing a Celica ZZT231R
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paddles | Mon, 28 June 2004 23:21 |
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Re: Self-servicing a Celica ZZT231R
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paddles | Tue, 29 June 2004 12:46 |
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Re: Self-servicing a Celica ZZT231R
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Chazza | Tue, 29 June 2004 13:13 |
